Success Story
High Plains Management
Mike Ramirez
A true success story, Mike was laid off from his job during a mass round of layoffs that struck our area. Instead of looking for employment elsewhere he jumped at the opportunity to open his own business and do something he loved.
Mike's company High Plains Management specializes in green repair and maintenance services for both commercial and residential needs, but they also offer general construction services. Always one to recognize an opportunity to grow, he's gotten involved in the growing wind energy industry in the Texas Panhandle and has extended the company's services to include assistance with the intense process of moving the mammoth pieces of the wind turbines.
The SBDC was able to help Mike with his business plan and financial projections for his own needs. He's a familiar face at the SBDC and drops in to say hello when he's in the area.
The Entrepreneur Alliance (see Feature Article) held its first annual Business Boot Camp last fall and Mike was an attendee of the growth track.
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Seminars & Workshops
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Intro to Business Ownership
July 27th, 8:00-5:00
Partner Agencies
Entrepreneur Alliance
Business Boot Camp
Amarillo Chamber of Commerce
Good Times Celebration Barbecue Cook-Off
Small Business Administration
Panhandle Match Making & Contracting Opportunities Forum
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Financing
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Opportunity
MedVentures 2010
The 2010 NTEC MedVentures Conference is an annual, regional, early stage investment conference and company showcase focused on the medical technology sector.
The purpose of the conference is to connect quality emerging medtech companies seeking capital with investors that focus on their industry sector.
In addition to investment opportunities, there will also be a trade show and various angel investor panels.
To learn more about attending as an investor or an entrepreneur, visit
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"The measure of success is not whether you have a tough problem to deal with, but whether it's the same problem you had last year."
~ John Foster Dulles |
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by Ashton Allison
Executive Director, Entrepreneur Alliance
The partners of the Entrepreneur Alliance announce the second annual Business Boot Camp, a unique, intensive, 2 ½ day crash course for success for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Don't miss this opportunity to prepare your business for victory!
The 2010 Business Boot Camp will kick off with guest speaker Don Powell, local entrepreneur and former Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Chairman on September 14, 2010. This kick-off event is open to the public for $10 pp.
The 2010 Business Boot Camp will follow the Kick-off Celebration on September 15th through September 17th. This intensive training features two tracks geared toward developing entrepreneurs at all stages of business growth. The "Start Up Track" is geared to assist aspiring entrepreneurs and start up businesses. The "Growth Track" is available for current small business owners who are interested in expanding their business.
Early Bird Tuition (before August 31, 2010): $595 per person
Regular Tuition (after August 31, 2010): $795 per person
Each registration includes one complimentary ticket to the public kick-off event, registration for the 2 1/2 day seminar and all meals. All registrants will receive access to a post seminar package that includes $800 of additional training discounts from our partners and additional opportunities to be announced!
Organizations interested in sponsorship opportunities may contact the Entrepreneur Alliance.
Call 806.322.0032 today to find out more!
This event is supported by the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce, Amarillo College, Amarillo Economic Development Corporation, Amarillo Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Borger Economic Development Corporation, Dumas Economic Development Corporation, Pampa Economic Development Corporation, Panhandle Regional Planning Commission, Perryton Community Development Corporation, Texas Tech School of Pharmacy, WTAMU Enterprise Center and the WTAMU Small Business Development Center. Founding sponsors include FirstBank Southwest and Happy State Bank to date. |
Contact Us
701 S. Taylor, Suite L-118
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